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Clear PassageMy building has a policy that prohibits pets from entering or exiting through the main lobby. Because of this, building management ordered me to enter and exit through the garage with my support dog, Kalani.Read More Fighting the good fight Michael Sanjurjo wasn’t lookingfor a fight. Soon after acquiring his disability, Sanjurjo approached his condominium association about installing a ramp. He wanted equal access to the building – access that was his right under the law.Read More
Roll With Janice How Do My Donations Help?Roll with Janice to find out...My name is Janice Harris. When I was 8 years old I nearly drowned at a family reunion in Lake Michigan. After my accident I couldn't walk or talk anymore but my mind was and (with some debate) still is intact. I used to love drawing and dancing. After therapy, I gained the ability to draw again. I'm still working on the dancing. In grammar school I was introduced to computers to talk for me. I started drawing pictures of my friends using the computer.Read More Safety NetDavid Taylor’s Personal Assistant StoryDavid Taylor’s personal assistant never returned to work after vacation and never bothered to call, he lost more than an employee. With no personal assistant around to help with day- to-day tasks such as cooking, cleaning, bathing and dressing, Taylor lost a vital link to his independence.Read More
2012-takitaandson Takita Hightie puts family first Celebrate Mother’s with Disabilities In honor of Mother’s Day, Access Living celebrates the accomplishments of mothers with disabilities, including Takita HightieRead More What dreams may comeHomeownership becomes a reality In Chicago, just as in other cities around the country, most of us pay rent month after month with the hope that someday we will have a place to call our own. Lately, with economic challenges and news of precarious lending practices, homeownership is becoming ever more of a challenge. But in 2007, Mindy Joy Mayer and PamElla Fettig achieved the dream of owning their own home.Read More
Working At Access LivingCarrie Kaufman, Peer Counselor, Access Living“I get a lot out of working here at Access Living. The constant interaction with my coworkers is great. Everyone's always taking on more than they can handle because no one here can say no – there are so many great programs and opportunities – everyone wants to help everyone else.Read More